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You know what I own. Here's part 2 of Merlin!

Chapter 26: Arthur's Loyalties

Merlin looked around him at the villains ready to fight him. Morgana watched from her perch. "What are you going to do, Merlin? You're nothing but a servant boy." she said, smiling. Merlin glared at her and watched as Garland and Shuyin charged.

OUTSIDE THE CASTLE….

Jack dropped Eraqus next to Terra. "You two get him outside the world and to the others! I'm heading back in to help Merlin!" he said firmly. Terra and Sora nodded and summoned their riders as Jack charged back inside. (Tension, Dissidia 012)

He took a side route up the stairs and ended up above the group of villains. He saw Morgana readying to cast a spell at Merlin, who wasn't using his magic. Jack sighed as he jumped down and hit her in the head with the hilt of his Keyblade. He whirled around as Miraz swung his sword at him. Jack jumped away as Marek and Jason joined Miraz and surrounded him.

"Merlin, how you doing?!" Jack yelled, trying to keep them at bay.

Merlin didn't reply as he held up his hand and his eyes glowed yellow. He muttered something and Garland went crashing into a wall. He ran over and picked up Arthur's sword and held it out to Shuyin. "There's no need for this. We have what we came for. Let us leave." he tried. Shuyin smirked.

"The end is not far now." he replied as he charged again. Merlin cast another spell, making the blade glow like fire and smacked it against Shuyin's blue blade. Jack watched him fight and could tell he wasn't experienced with swords. He returned his focus to Miraz, Jason, and Marek.

"You know you can't win, Brother. You're outnumbered too well." Marek told him calmly. Jack smirked as Shuyin went flying into Miraz, knocking them both off their feet.

"Merlin, what's going on?" Jack heard someone yell. Arthur had regained consciousness and grabbed his sword from Merlin as Morgana woke up as well. "Morgana, what are you doing here?!" Arthur exclaimed in shock. Marek smirked as he pushed her off the balcony and down toward the prince.

"She's a traitor of Camelot." he explained simply. Arthur slowly looked at Morgana.

"Is that true?" he asked in disbelief. Morgana's face contorted in rage as she cast a spell at Arthur.

"No!" Jack yelled as he jumped in the way, blocking the spell with his Keyblade.

"Arthur, we've got to get out of here!" Merlin yelled as the castle began to shake from Morgana's spell. Arthur was still in shock from Morgana, however, so Jack threw him over his shoulder and followed Merlin out.

"Your day will come, Jack. Just you wait." Marek vowed as he and his followers summoned dark portals. (end Tension)

Terra and Sora met them at the entrance. "I told you two to get out of here." Jack muttered as Terra helped him carry Arthur.

"We have to get back to Camelot before Morgana does." Merlin told them. Jack nodded and summoned his rider.

"Terra, you take Arthur. I'll take Merlin. Sora, scout ahead and make sure we're clear." he explained. Sora nodded and took off as Jack and Merlin got on the rider, Terra right behind.

They landed in a clearing outside the castle and dismissed their riders. "I've got him from here. You three are supposed to be in a cell, remember?" Merlin told them as they reached the castle. Jack shook his head.

"Uther couldn't execute us even if he wants to. We're Keybladers, Merlin." he reminded him. Merlin sighed and nodded, allowing them to carry Arthur to his room.

After they had laid the unconscious Arthur down on his bed, the warning bells began to ring. Jack looked at Merlin. "Get back to Gaius! We can't let you get caught doing anything suspicious!" he ordered. Merlin nodded and took off back down the hall. Jack looked at the other two. "Get out the window and summon your riders!" he yelled. Terra and Sora immediately pushed open the window and jumped out. Jack sighed as he closed it behind them and guards came running into the room.

LATER THAT DAY….

Drums were slowly beat. Crowds had gathered all around the pyre. Slowly, Jack was led to the front of the crowd and toward the pyre. He came to a stop as Uther walked out onto his balcony. "You have been found guilty of sorcery and conspiracy against one of my allies. You will be burned at the stake, and the evil of sorcery will die with you." he proclaimed. Jack looked at him calmly.

"Morgana has betrayed you, Uther Pendragon. Arthur knows it, too. I am innocent." he calmly said loud enough for everyone to hear.

"You slander my ward when you have corrupted my son. It means nothing. Kill him." Uther replied to the guards holding Jack. Jack shook his head as he was led up to the waiting pyre. He smiled as he put his back against the wooden beam.

"I will not die by your hand, Uther." he said. Uther smiled.

"No, you will die by the fire's." he said arrogantly. Jack smiled as shadows fell over the crowd.

"Jack!" yelled several voices. Terra and Ven landed on either side of him and cut the ropes on his wrists. Aqua flew past and sealed off the exits of the courtyard. Sora and Riku landed next to Uther, stopping his escape. Lea landed among the crowd, cackling like a crazy man. Jack stepped off the pyre and looked at Uther, who was holding his hands up in defense. He smirked.

"I told you that I wouldn't die by your hand, Uther. I meant what I said. Every story must have an ending, but mine will not end here." he told him. Uther glared in rage.

"Sorcery!" he roared. Jack shook his head.

"We are world travelers, your Ignorantness." he spat at him. At that moment, Arthur and Merlin walked into the courtyard.

"Father, this man is innocent. King Marek and Morgana have betrayed you. I saw it with my own eyes when she tried to kill me. She is the sorcerer, Father." Arthur explained. Uther's face fell in a depressed way.

"So magic has corrupted that which I hold most dear." he muttered as he sank to his knees. The Keybladers assembled to Jack, who looked at Arthur and Merlin.

"Thank you. In the coming days, there will be a war to decide the fate of all the worlds. Can I count on your help when that time comes?" he asked them. Arthur smiled.

"You've got mine." he said, holding his hand out to Jack. Jack smiled and shook it.

"Mine too." Merlin told them. Jack nodded, but Arthur laughed.

"Merlin, what are you going to do?" he asked incredulously. Jack and Merlin looked at each other knowingly.

"Well, other worlds are calling, and we have to check on our friend. If you have need of us, send word to Yen Sid and he'll let us know.' Sora explained. Arthur smiled and nodded.

"Will do. Now, Merlin, why haven't my horse stables been cleaned yet? Quit slacking, you lazy dollop-head!" he said to Merlin, but he was smiling. Merlin smiled.

"You're the dollop-head. It's idiomatic." he replied. Arthur look at him.

"Describe dollop-head, Merlin." he said, crossing his arms. Merlin smiled.

"In two words? Here: Prince Arthur!" he burst out. Everyone laughed together, and they waved goodbye to Merlin, Arthur, and Gaius and set course for Yen Sid's tower.

YEN SID'S TOWER, LATER THAT DAY….

"How is he?" Jack asked as they walked into the study, where Eraqus lay on a bad in the corner.

"He is weak, but he will recover, given time." Yen Sid promised. Jack smiled as he, Terra, Ven, and Aqua went up and greeted him.

After insisting to let Eraqus rest, the group, including Mist and Rayne, gathered around Yen Sid's table. "Jack, I know that you and the others are weary, but I fear I must send you to another world right away. This is a familiar one, do not worry." he explained.

"I'll take Sora, Terra, and Riku with me." Jack pointed out. Yen Sid nodded.

"Then set course for Spira. Yuna needs your help right away."

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